
A New Age of Apocalypse Threatens ‘Marvel Heroes Omega’

Seeing the words 'Age of Apocalypse' just makes me smile. Now mind you, this is the newer take on it, but I sunk some serious time reading (and money collecting) the original Age of Apocalypse arc back 20-ish years ago. So add an already cool premise to a fun game, and you...
Blue Reflection - PS4 Review
September 29, 2017Blue Reflection, CGRreview, console, Gust, Koei Tecmo Games, playstation, PlayStation 4, PS4, review, sony
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Blue Reflection is a new IP from a familiar developer in the JRPG community, Gust. Best known for their popular Atelier titles, I went into Blue Reflection without knowing much about the game. After having spent a significant amount of time with it, I am happy to say it is...
Caveman Warriors - XB1 Review
September 29, 2017CGRreview, console, JanduSoft S.L., microsoft, MS, Platformer, review, XB1, xbox, Xbox One
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In almost an episode gone wrong of the Flintstones and the Jetsons, Caveman Warriors brings that awesome couch coop experience once again to the living room. With children of their tribe taken, four interesting cavemen/women take up their arms, snakes, monkeys and wolf as...
FORM - PC / VR Review
September 28, 2017CGRreview, Charm Games, FORM, Oculus, Oculus Rift, pc, review, Virtual Reality, VR
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FORM is a really interesting title, because at a glance, it looks like the sort of game that has frequently frustrated me when it comes to virtual reality. It is short, it is a relatively on-rails and it relies heavily on puzzles and little else to advance the narrative....
XING: The Land Beyond - PC / VR Review
September 28, 2017CGRreview, Oculus, Oculus Rift, pc, review, Virtual Reality, VR, White Lotus Interactive, XING: The Land Beyond
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XING: The Land Beyond is an above average experience that is visually very impressive, even if its Myst-like inspiration does not bring a ton of originality to the table. Still, despite some controls that take a little getting used to, this is a beautiful game that helps...
Ancient Frontier - PC Review

Ancient Frontier is a great example of what a small but dedicated studio can do. It might not have AAA bells and whistles, but the core game is a fantastic blend of deep strategy yet approachable interface that is very easy to sink hours into...
Tokyo Dark - PC Review
September 27, 2017CGRreview, pc, Point and Click Adventure, review, square enix, Square Enix Collective, Toyko Dark, Visual Novel
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Tokyo Dark is an interesting blend of point-and-click gameplay and mystery novel. A sort of choose your own adventure, set in a bleak and dark setting, where your sanity may be the only thing holding you together. Reminiscent of old DOS games with a fresh anime inspired graphic...
Epic Tavern - PC Preview
September 26, 2017CGRpreview, Epic Tavern, Epic Tavern Holdings, Hyperkinetic Studios, pc, preview
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While Epic Tavern is in Early Access, and therefore a preview of a game that clearly still has a ways to go, there is an undeniable charm to this RPG / strategy hybrid that put a smile on my face and looking forward to seeing where the title ends up...
Planetoid Pioneers - PC Preview
September 26, 2017CGRpreview, Data Realms, Data Realms LLC, pc, Planetoid Pioneers, preview
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Planetoid Pioneers is the lovechild of Cortex Command and Crayon Physics Deluxe that promises to surpass both titles without impinging too heavily upon either. The game starts you off by dropping you upon a planet’s surface with no explanation or direction, forcing the beginning...
ARK: Survival Evolved - PS4 Review
September 25, 2017Ark: Survival Evolved, CGRreview, console, playstation, PlayStation 4, PS4, review, sony, Studio Wildcard
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ARK: Survival Evolved is an interesting game that spent a great deal of time in Early Access / Beta. The developers used this time to try and polish a title that has long had a lot of potential - but the question I had was this: did they polish it up enough? The answer is...
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony - PS4 Review
September 25, 2017CGRreview, console, Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, NIS America, playstation, PlayStation 4, PS4, review, sony, Spike Chunsoft
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I have been a fan of the Dangranonpa games since experiencing the very first episode on my PlayStation Vita. The first game was better than the two subsequent ones in my opinion, but all of them were enjoyable in a dark and twisted kind of way. I expected more of the same...
One Gamer Fund Unites Game Industry Charities

Good Saturday afternoon everyone!
We all do a lot of gaming around here. I mean, it's what we do. The reasons behind this gaming are not always the same however as that what makes us different. Some do it for fun, some do it for the competition, some do it to relax and...
Omega Pattern HD - Part 1 - Mobile Review
September 22, 2017Android, Borokai Studio, CGRreview, Mobile, Omega Pattern, review, Visual Novel
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Omega Pattern HD for both mobile platforms and the PC is an ambitious Visual Novel currently in development by Borokai Studio. Waking up from a two year coma, you get to see the world through Shaiel’s eyes as he comes to terms with his current reality. The choices that you...
Price, Power, and Portability: Buying a Gaming Laptop - Gaming Thoughts

Buying a new computer, no matter the purpose, can be a daunting task. With dozens of manufacturers putting out endless models with various changes, whether you are a newcomer or veteran, it can be an imposing task. For those like me, who grew up building computers, I have...
Robonauts - Switch Review
September 21, 2017CGRreview, console, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, QubicGames, review, Robonauts, Switch
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Robonauts is adorable, and it is a nice slice of basic arcade fun. However, despite its oodles of charm (and the introduction is indeed very charming), there are some flaws here that hold the game back. It is a good time, but Robonauts has some rough edges as well...
Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth - 3DS Preview
September 21, 20173ds, CGRreview, console, Dungeon Crawler, Etrian Odyssey, Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth, Exploration, Map Making, nintendo, nintendo 3ds, review, rpg
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The sign of a great series is one that can both innovate over the years while simultaneously keeping its charm and what made it great in the first place. Atlus’ Etrian Odyssey is one of these such series that have found a well loved home on the DS and the 3DS with their mix...
Marvel Heroes Omega - Venom available... for a limited time

This is one I wanted to sneak in for our readers before the weekend hits, but you may recall that we covered Marvel Heroes Omega with a preview and then later reviewed it - and frankly, it is a free-to-play game so you have no reason not to give it a try. It is a pretty fantastic...
The Tanks of Overwatch, Ranked - Gaming Thoughts

Tanking in Overwatch can be both frustrating and exhilarating. One of the most stressful roles, tanking tasks the players with soaking up damage from enemies and keeping the pressure on while damage dealers take them out and support players keep you alive...
Samurai Riot - PC Review

I have long been a fan of the brawling action genre, and Samurai Riot does a nice job of channeling some of the old school nostalgia with some pleasant enough art. However, this throwback to the buddy beat-'em-up genre really never does anything to distinguish itself from...
Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition - PS4 Review
September 19, 2017CGRreview, Obsidian Entertainment, Paradox Arctic, Paradox Interactive, pc, Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition, rpg
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Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition on PlayStation 4 is, with no doubt in my mind, the best console port of a classic-style isometric RPG that has been seen in years. Brilliant use of the controller in place of a keyboard and mouse tie in together with the gorgeous effects,...
Destiny 2 - Xbox One Review
September 19, 2017Activision, Bungie, CGRreview, console, Destiny 2, microsoft, MS, review, XB1, xbox, Xbox One
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Destiny 2 is Bungie's sequel to their 2014 $500M gamble, Destiny. Set shortly after the events of the final expansion of the previous title, Destiny 2 opens with your world crumbling and takes you through a campaign that is surprisingly long, if shallow. Rounding out a mediocre...
Killing Floor 2 - Xbox One Review
September 18, 2017CGRpreview, console, Killing Floor 2, microsoft, MS, preview, Tripwire Interactive, XB1, xbox, Xbox One
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Killing Floor 2 is the sequel to Tripwire Interactive's 2009 cult hit Killing Floor, which is actually a full release of the popular Unreal Tournament mod that debuted in 2004. With a long and relatively successful history, Tripwire took to the masses back in November 2016...
Mary Skelter: Nightmares - Vita Review
September 18, 2017CGRreview, Compile Heart, console, Dungeon Crawler, Idea Factory International, playstation, PlayStation Vita, PSV, review, rpg, sony, vita
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If Moero Chronicle could be considered the Moe (cute) of dungeon crawlers, then Mary Skelter is going to takes the crown as the macabre of the genre. Cast down into the depths of a place known only as jail, Jack, Alice and Red Riding Hood are going to need some help if they...
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness - Retro Reflections
September 15, 2017CGRretro, console, Core Design Ltd., Eidos Interactive, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, playstation, playstation 2, PS2, Retro Reflections, sony
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Everybody knows Lara Croft, right? Even if you have never played one of her games you’ve heard of them or seen the movies. She may be the most famous digital heroine and she deserves it as her adventures on PlayStation revolutionized gaming. However, Angel of Darkness, her...
Blood Bowl 2: Legendary Edition - Xbox One Review
September 15, 2017Blood Bowl 2: Legendary Edition, CGRreview, console, Cyanide, Focus Home Interactive, microsoft, MS, review, XB1, xbox, Xbox One
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I have historically been tough on Games Workshop licensed title and with good reason. Warhammer has been around for nearly 35 years, Warhammer 40k just turned 30, and the sheer amount of detritus that has been released for PC or consoles bearing their monikers is astounding....
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock - PC Review
September 14, 2017Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, Black Lab Games, CGRreview, pc, review, Slitherine Ltd
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Finally. It has finally happened. In the past three or four years there has been a massive outpouring of support from development studios large and small for space-based video games. From the absolute juggernaut that Elite: Dangerous has become to the much maligned (but still...